4 Ways to Improve Your Mobility as You Age

Josh Anderson Fitness Must Reads July 31, 2017July 31, 2017elderly, flexiblity, health, mobility, muscle, strength training, stretch

Want to Improve Your Mobility as You Age?

It’s no secret that obesity rates continue to climb and it’s no secret that as we age our activity level drops off significantly. This combination can result in your mobility decreasing as you age. Once your mobility is to a point where you can’t take care of yourself then you can lose your independence. But how can you improve your mobility as you age? Is it possible to improve it no matter the age?

4 Strength Training Benefits You Didn’t Think About

Emma Sturgis Fitness Must Reads October 18, 2016June 15, 2017health, strength training

Strength Training Benefits 101!

From improved bone health to bigger muscles to improved heart health… We could go all day about strength training benefits! Check out these 4 benefits and how strength training can improve your life! Read The Full Article

5 Reasons Weight Training Will Change Your Life

Mathews McGarry Fitness Must Reads June 29, 2016June 21, 2017fitness, strength training, stress 0 Comment

Weight Training to the Rescue!

From bodyweight training to dumbbells, weight training can change your life! Seriously, it’s not that you will get bigger than a bodybuilder or that you will lose 20 pounds in a few days. Strength training can improve your life completely, from sleep to your mentality… Check it out!
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The Dumbbell Diet: Why Should I Lift?

Joan Pagano Fitness Must Reads March 9, 2016June 14, 2017health, strength training 0 Comment

Why Should I Lift? Good Question!

We often get the question, “Why should I lift? It doesn’t even matter…I have a balanced diet.” Obviously it does! Many people avoid it because they feel intimidated, but this is a huge mistake. Here’s a quick synopsis by a leading expert on why strength training matters.
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Strength Training by the Decade

Joan Pagano Fitness Must Reads April 21, 2015June 14, 2017fitness, strength training 0 Comment

Stay Active With Strength Training!

This week we have a great article from Joan Pagano – best selling fitness author. I actually own her most recent book (Strength Training Exercises for Women) and know for a fact that it’s really informative and just well done overall – plus we’ve interviewed her before! Anyways, we keep with our theme of staying active as we age (especially for women in the case of this article) to help build muscle and improve our overall quality of life – enjoy!
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Prevent Osteoporosis: Lift For Your Bones?

Josh Anderson Fitness Must Reads May 6, 2014June 9, 2017fitness, osteoporosis, strength training, weight lifting 0 Comment

Strength Train to Prevent Osteoporosis?

One of the major benefits of strength training and weight lifting is that it can actually improve your bone health and therefore prevent osteoporosis.

This can be especially important for women (due to osteoporosis) but it is also important for men as well; we all want strong, healthy bones! Movements that cause bone impact (hiking, dancing…etc) cause our bones to reinforce themselves which makes them stronger. Weight lifting is literally one of the best methods to do this!
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